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Best 96786 Hawaii Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,464 students in 96786, HI (there are 3 private schools, serving 236 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 96786, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
The top-ranked public schools in 96786, HI are Iliahi Elementary School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School and Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96786 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96786, HI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best 96786, HI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Helemano Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Waianae & Ayres Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Wahiawa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1402 Glen Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6393
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Schofield Barracks
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 624-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Kaala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
130 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Leilehua High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Wahiawa Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Rose St
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 96786, HI?
How many public schools are located in 96786?
11 public schools are located in 96786.
What percentage of students in 96786 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 96786 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96786?
96786 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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